1 Franc (Dutch text) 1950-1988 front 1 Franc (Dutch text) 1950-1988 back
1 Franc (Dutch text) 1950-1988 photo
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1 Franc Dutch text

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Baudouin I (1951-1993)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1950-1988
Value
1 Franc (1&nbspBEF)
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
22 March 1989
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#571
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Crowned oak branch dividing value. Legend in Dutch below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 FR
= BELGIË =

Unabridged legend: Frank

Translation: Belgium

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Engraver's initials on Reverse have different position and style.

Reverse
Die A - RAU far from portrait and at center.
Die B - RAU close to portrait, narrow and to right.